Warranty

(2) If the transfer occurs after the TRU PROtection
®
Nonprorated period (see “Limited
Warranty Information Table”), the balance of this warranty shall be reduced to a
2 year period after the date of ownership change. If there is a manufacturing defect that
causes leaks during this 2 year period, our compensation to the second Owner will be
based only on the reasonable cost of replacement of the Owens Corning
®
Roofing
System reduced by the amount of use the second Owner and the original Owner have
enjoyed from the original installation date through the date of your claim.
(3) The AR Warranty Period and Wind Warranty Period are fully transferable. The second
Owner will receive the balance of the coverage outlined in the “Limited Warranty
Information Table” based upon the original installation date.
What Is Not Covered
Our warranty does not cover damage to the Owens Corning
®
Roofing System due to
any cause not expressly covered in this warranty. After our Roofing System leaves our
manufacturing facility, it is subject to conditions and handling beyond our control that could
affect their performance. This warranty does not cover any problems with non-defective
Roofing System products caused by conditions or handling beyond our control. Some
examples of conditions not covered by this warranty include:
1. Acts of God, such as hail, strong storms or winds (including gusts) over the maximum
wind speed listed in the “Limited Warranty Information Table” at the end of this
warranty, ice damming above the area covered by leak barriers or flashings or snow or
water infiltration through exhaust vents.
2. Damage to or failure of the Roofing System as a result of damage to or the failure of
the underlying roofing structure, or failure and/or rusting of roof nails.
3. Foot traffic on your roof or damage caused by objects (e.g. tree branches) falling on
your roof.
4. Improper or faulty installation of your Roofing System—installation must be in accordance
with our written installation instructions and comply with local building codes.
5. Shading, or variations in the color of your Owens Corning
®
Shingle Products or
discoloration caused by algae, fungi, lichen or cyanobacteria (unless covered under the
section “What About Algae Resistance” above).
6. Damage caused by improper or inadequate roof ventilation or roof drainage, unvented
attics or enclosed roof rafter assemblies. Some exception may apply. If you have
questions, please contact us at 1-800-ROOFING.
7. Settlement of the structure of your property or buckling or cracking of the deck over
which your Roofing System is installed.
8. Leaks caused by pre-existing conditions, structural failures(s) or damaged area(s) on or
near the roof that are not part of the Roofing System such as chimneys that have loose
or cracked mortar, skylight seams, or soil pipe boots allow water to enter the structure or
Roofing System.
9. Damage to the shingles caused by alterations made after completion of application,
including structural changes, equipment installation, power washing, painting or the
application of cleaning solutions, coatings, or other modifications.
10. Any damage due to debris, resins or drippings from foliage.
11. I mproper storage, handling or other conditions beyond our control.
12. Damages caused by, or the cost to repair or replace, any non-Owens Corning
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shingles.
13. Improperly designed or installed gutter or downspout systems.
14. Any costs that you incur which are not authorized in advance by Owens Corning.
Replacement Shingle Variations
As a result of our ongoing efforts to improve and enhance our Shingle Products, we must
reserve the right to discontinue or modify our Shingle Products, including their colors. We
are not liable to you if you make a warranty claim in the future and any replacement Shingle
Products you receive vary in color either because of normal weathering or changes in our
product line. You should understand that if we replace any of your Shingle Products under
this warranty, we reserve the right to provide you with substitute Shingle Products that are
comparable only in quality and price to your original Shingle Products.
Compensation
Under the terms of this warranty, the manner of compensation is at Owens Corning’s sole
discretion and may be arranged directly by Owens Corning or issued in the form of cash
settlement and/or material credit for Owens Corning
®
Products to an existing supplier of
Owens Corning
®
Roofing materials. All costs must be pre-approved by Owens Corning.
Claims Process & Right of Inspection
To make a claim under this warranty, you must do so within 30 days after you discover the
problem. To fully evaluate your claim, we may ask you to provide, at your expense, pictures